For Minestrone recipes see "Traditional Italian Soups"

In North America "minestrone" is generally thought of as a thick soup rather than a pasta dish or vegetable stew. However, in Italy, prior to World War II, "minestrone" was considered a meal in itself. A bit of pasta was generally added to it, though, some cooks preferred not to do so, as it the broth was "eaten up" by the pasta. In any case, recipes for "minestrone" can be found in "Traditional Pasta Dishes." Photo: Mary Melfi.

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